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BRIEFS

November 19, 2020

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NOVEMBER 18, 2020
China boosting bulk shipping CMA CGM launches ACT with CMA CGM+, a full range of value-added services enabling its customers to reduce their environmental impact MSC's new service connects Japan, Korea & Russia ZIM facilitates technological boost to Alibaba's cross-border e-commerce shipping Pradeep Kale elected President of Pune Custom House Agents' Association Revenue Department notifies anti-dumping duty on clear float glass from Malaysia APM Terminals Pipavav reduces terminal handling charges for empty containers by 25 pc Congestion at Colombo seen benefiting Cochin Port JSW Infrastructure completes acquisition of Chettinad Group's port business for over INR 1,000 cr. New power transformer inaugurated at Deendayal Port A. P. Moller-Maersk further improves profitability in Q3 due to strong Ocean performance & growth in Logistics & Services Maersk doubles capacity on weekly ocean-rail service from Asia to Europe India, Russia aim to achieve $30 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2025 Inter-state fake invoice racket busted FFFAI Chairman-Elect Shankar Shinde elected as Managing Director of IFCBA

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Moving within Singapore No more locomotive changes at borders Von Boxberg becomes Lufthansa Cargo CEO ZIM also going strong New rail solution from Asia to Europe Newbuild at London Gateway underway Competition for wide-body charter market Trieste augments intermodal connections FTSE4 Good and Agility Cherries choose MSC Several changes at Contino ASL Group welcomes its first Saab 340 Online retailer goes for Prologis 5G in the port of Barcelona Heavy cargoes delivered safely One Jürgen goes, another comes "Curiosity of the Day" Another quarterly dividend and B767 freighter

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NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Reduced costs and soaring rates steer Maersk to strong third-quarter profits Dorothea von Boxberg takes over as Lufthansa Cargo CEO Boeing predicts soaring need for more freighters as trade recovers UK ports need outside help as containers pile up by the thousand Women can rise to the top, says Geodis's Marie-Christine Lombard - 'take risks' YCH and Asean Smart Logistics Network launch first intermodal project Shipping lines changing course with UK-Europe services as Brexit looms Record-breaking Q3 for Zim as volumes, margins and profits soar Relaxing pallet treatment rules will ease UK firms towards post-Brexit era 'Digital' forwarder Forto raises another $50m Market insight: Between MSC's shadow and Schenker, M'rsk builds trust Supply chain radar: Danaos, Seaspan & Costamare - winter's coming but a bumper harvest seen

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NOVEMBER 18, 2020
VIDEO: Armstrong Marine USA rebrands as Brix Marine Port Angeles, Wash., based aluminum catamaran and workboat specialist Armstrong Marine USA has a new name: Brix Marine. "Our team has developed strong momentum with our boat portfolios and customers. As we Port NOLA CEO receives 2020 Bertel Award Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) President and CEO and CEO of the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) Brandy D. Christian has received the 2020 C. Alvin Bertel Award at a Q-LNG ATB completes sea trials Quality Liquefied Natural Gas Transport (Q-LNG) reports that its LNG bunkering ATB built at Halter Marine has now successfully completed sea trials and is headed Elba Island, Ga., to load gas and VIDEO: Port Everglades receives giant low profile container cranes Bigger ships require ports to have bigger cranes to work them and Port Everglades, Florida, has received three Super Post-Panamax container gantry cranes that are the largest of their kind in the Callan Marine names new CFO Dredging contractor Callan Marine, Galveston, Texas, has hired Matt Sitka, CPA, MBA as its new Chief Financial Officer. A 15-year veteran of the industrial services, dredging, and marine construction industry, Sitka brings MEPC 75 approves draft regs on decarbonizing existing ships As widely expected, IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), which is holding its 75th session virtually November 16-20, has approved draft new mandatory regulations to cut the carbon intensity of existing ships. Illinois seeks public comment on Marine Transportation System Plan The Illinois Department of Transportation is inviting the public to comment on its new Illinois Marine Transportation System Plan and economic impact analysis study. The feedback will help shape strategies to strengthen

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NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Seanergy eyes strong post-pandemic capesize rebound Greece-based Seanergy expressed optimisim over dry bulk rates as it posted its third-quarter financial results. It said increased ore demand... Bunkering ship in suspected hijacking off Togo Authorities are working to secure the release of the Togo-flagged bunkering vessel Stelios K after its owners lost contact with... Dry bulk operator signs first English law Libor phase-out finance deal New transaction will be first of many to adopt a new reference rate, accounting for the demise of Libor. Existing... GoodBulk reintroduces dividends as dry bulk outlook brightens Stimulus programmes that focused on infrastructure projects were increasing demand for cargoes such as iron ore, coking coal and bauxite... Weekly briefing: Cheer for box carriers but tanker earnings down Third-quarter financial results for container lines have confirmed what many already expected - profits are soaring amid the coronavirus gloom... IMO welcomes efficiency measures amid criticism of climate complacency IMO secretary general Kitack Lim has acknowledged that the new short-term carbon emissions reduction measures agreed this week are not... Maersk to focus on buying containers rather than ships Despite a strong third quarter, Maersk is still cautious about the outlook for container demand for next year. It is... Is video analytics the answer to safer ships and safer seas? Video Analytics can be used to detect or even predict unsafe situations, spot unintentional operator errors, or avoid accidents by... Migrant rescue ship Maersk Etienne gets new owner and name Maersk Product Tankers has sold Maersk Etienne, the ship that was at the centre of an international furore over the... Product tanker owners look to refinery closures for 2021 earnings lift The product tanker market relies on the dislocation between where refineries are located and where demand lies. Widespread closures as... Felixstowe congestion to continue into December UK port says high container volumes may continue through into the New Year, claiming it is taking action to increase... Daily Briefing Free to read: IMO approves new emissions measure for ships \| Tanker markets in 'cash burn mode' as owners seek... Zim 'no longer in distress' as it posts record profits Zim has no intention of competing on scale with its larger rivals, but will compete on profitability. After paying off... Demand and freight rates push Maersk to $1bn profit in third-quarter Container shipping's remarkable year has paid off for the world's leading box carrier. Despite a dip in revenues, cost controls... Maersk upgrades full-year guidance on rising global container volumes The company cites 'increased momentum' in global container volumes as a factor behind its improved outlook KSOE seals $891m order for 10 VLCCs The very large crude carriers are scheduled to be delivered by March 2023. With the latest contracts, KSOE has won... UK places maritime in 10-point green plan for net zero emissions Maritime UK said the British government was 'absolutely right' to view the maritime sector as critical to meeting the country's...

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NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Drewry cuts forecast for trans-Pacific contract rates Zim to launch new expedited services after record profit Maersk's profitable Q3 builds on non-ocean growth strategy Box shortages challenge fast-growing China-Europe rail Bangladeshi shippers hit with new congestion surcharge

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NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Shipping has another brush with sanctions as US hits at Iran again Judge tosses Bahamas Paradise seafarer settlement agreement South Korean marketing goes into overdrive with $2bn order haul Biden administration could make US energy exports more expensive Pacific International Lines reveals $120m half-year loss Performance Shipping shares comply with Nasdaq rules again Star Bulk looking at establishing a pool for smaller bulkers Carnival Cruise Line cancels early '21 sailings on CDC rules GoodBulk reinstates payments to shareholders after turning modest profit Seanergy sees capesize boost as Restis debt talks drag on IMO head admits breakthrough carbon reduction deal 'may not be perfect' NSC sells multipurpose quartet to CMB Financial Leasing for Cosco charters Teco 2030 signs on for hydrogen transport project Texas judge in Delos squabble approves findings Brian Ladin diverted cash Bunker tanker hijacking confirmed as talks start with pirates Zim unveils record result on back of higher freight rates Maersk, saying 'no' to LNG as fuel, will move straight to clean alternatives Gourdomichalis Maritime sells one of its newest vessels Sovcomflot to mop up minority Novoship investors with IPO cash Navig8 Group jumps on fuel-cell initiative with specialist partner Windthrust unveils floating 'port' vessel for wind farms Hyundai Mipo cancels $156m car carrier order won in 2015 Petrobras pays lower rate as it grabs Neda Maritime VLCC for two years UK government grants $26.6m for green maritime research Hapag-Lloyd splashes profit on $178m early bond buyback Maersk launches $1.6bn share buy-back scheme after profit jump Torm: Covid-19 vaccine will 'normalise' commerce and boost tanker rates KCC's combination carriers outperform tankers by 140% ADS Crude looks beyond tankers after selling fleet and handing out profit CMA CGM looks to expand footprint of LNG-fuelled containerships Unity of shipping bodies could become silver lining from Covid OHT plots stock sales as it eyes more wind vessel orders Maritime innovators seal $1.2m in funding from Singapore's MPA Yasa Shipping bulker arrested in Singapore over legal spat with ship chandler Korea Shipbuilding firms up orders for 10 VLCC newbuildings BHP picks Shell to supply LNG bunkers for chartered LNG-fuelled bulkers

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NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Port of LA launches Return Signal for trucking to address congestion Platform is designed to improve efficiency of returning empty containers. New resources help aviation logistics firms plan for COVID-19 vaccine Logistics companies, apart from the big integrators, may feel like they're in an information black hole when it comes to preparation for the COVID-19 vaccine.... ZIM crushes all-time earnings records Net profit skyrockets by more than 2,800% to $144.4 million. Commentary: Ocean freight data, automation the next big thing Where we're seeing the need for ocean freight-related ingenuity, logistics tech companies are beginning to fill the space, but we are far from seeing the... Maersk Q3 profits surge - and Q4 looks even better Maersk confirms that cargo demand looks strong through year-end, bucking the usual seasonal trend. Baltimore's 'inland' port takes shape on e-commerce demand Former Bethlehem Steel plant site at Sparrows Point, Maryland, attracts shippers and 3PLs to build Northeast distribution centers.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Crude settles higher following smaller-than-expected US crude build Recent progress on COVID-19 vaccines has bolstered longer-term demand outlook. Maersk Q3 bunker consumption falls 6.5% on year Outlook unclear amid rising COVID infection rates. CHINA DATA: October oil products output down 5% on year to 39.4 mil mt Jet output down 21% on year, gasoil down 11% Jan-Oct fuel oil output surges 44% on year SAUDI DATA: Crude exports climb again in Sept, reaching 6.066 mil b/d Output steady at just below 8.99 mil b/d OPEC+ quota Total supplied to market fell to 9.035 mil b/d Domestic stockpiles now at lowest since April Rising LNG marine fuel prices blunt cost incentives for green switchover European LNG, gas markets support LNG bunker prices IMO should be moving faster on shipping emissions: Environmental NGOs IMO draft amendments to MARPOL for carbon intensity reduction approved FEATURE: Technology and transparency could be key to credit access for bunker industry Technology for collaboration will strengthen case for credit Credit now linked to climate credentials RUSSIA DATA: Combined Novorossiisk, Primorsk crude exports down 31.8% in Jan-Sep Oil products throughput at ports up 1.3% Crude drop due to COVID, OPEC+ Gasum expands LNG bunker operations to ARA with Equinor Operations to be performed using two LNGBVs from Gasum's fleet FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil products stockpiles climb to six-week high Heavy distillates stocks down 52% since June 8 South Korea, Kenya took fuel oil shipments Fujairah is the most important bunkering hub in Middle East UAE achieves 126% compliance with OPEC+ quota in Oct: ministry Overall compliance since May is 101% UAE breached quota in August UAE is OPEC's third largest producer JAPAN DATA: Nov. 8-14 oil product exports rebound 31% to 1.98 mil barrels HSFO exports rise 29.1% on-week LSFO exports fall 1.8% on-week JAPAN DATA: Nov. 8-14 oil product output retreats 1.4% on week LSFO output falls 22.6% on-week Light distillates fall 1.5% on-week Singapore HSFO prompt backwardation nears 10-month high on supply tightness Refiners running CDUs at reduced rates Bunker company Propeller Fuels to establish new office in Greece Company's first foray towards overseas expansion after it was formed in October 2017

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The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

SHIPPING

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

Seoul

The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

Hamburg

The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%

Istanbul

In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

Cairo

Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

PORTS

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected

SHIPYARDS

Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding

Fly

Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036

TRADE

US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points

Beijing/Washington

They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)

Ancona

At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals

SHIPPING

European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase

Trieste

In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%

PORTS

In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%

Venice

Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%

SHIPPING

GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International

Genoa

Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028

PORTS

The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara

Olten

The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

Panama

Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste

Trieste

It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

SHIPPING

The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues

Lysaker

The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)

PORTS

Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment

The Spice

For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen

PORTS

MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

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COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said

PORTS

The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

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